Ashley McKeel
Jun 1, 2024
Ashley Elmer McKeel, 99, of Saratoga, died Saturday, June 1, 2024.
A graveside service will be Wednesday, 12:00 Noon, at Good News Church Cemetery, 6990 News Church Rd, Stantonsburg.
Mr. McKeel was a farmer and caretaker for many years and enjoyed talking politics to anyone who would listen.
He is survived by his sons, Mike McKeel (Belinda) of Greenville, Glenn McKeel (Jessica) of...
Christine Simpson
May 31, 2024
Christine Lewis Simpson, 90, of Wilson, died Friday, May 31, 2024.
Funeral, Wednesday, 11:00 AM, Evergreen Memorial Park, conducted by Gideon Rudy Stevens.
Mrs. Simpson was preceded in death by her husband, Luther Willis “Bill” Simpson in 2016; son, Charles Simpson in 2019; parents, Christopher and Flossie Lane Lewis of Wayne County.
Surviving is her daughter, Kathy Simpson of Wilson; grandchildren, Charlie...
Henry Futrell
May 31, 2024
Charles Henry Futrell, 89, of Wilson, died Friday, May 31, 2024.
Funeral, Tuesday, 10:00 AM, Elmwood Cemetery (Old Section), Fremont.
He was preceded in death by his first wife, Bobbie Bass Futrell; parents, Charles and Louise Peedin Futrell of Wilson County.
Henry was an avid golfer having won 12 Senior Golf Championships with the last being at age 83. He served in the...
Vann Jones
May 28, 2024
Walter Vann Jones, 82, of Wilson, died Tuesday, May 28, 2024.
A service will be held for and at the convenience of the family. Those who wish to pay their respects may visit Wilson Memorial Service until 5:00 PM Friday.
He was preceded in death by his parents Walter Lee Jones, Jr. and Allie Britt Jones.
Vann is survived by numerous cousins.
Arrangements by...
Charles Benfield
May 19, 2024
Mr. Charles Ashford Benfield, 81, of Cary, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 19 surrounded by family and holding his cherished daughter’s hand.
Funeral, Thursday, 11:00 AM, at Wilson Memorial Service followed by visitation.
Charlie was born and raised in New Bern, North Carolina. He graduated from then East Carolina College with a degree in business administration (B.S) in 1964. He went on...
Donnie Watkins
May 16, 2024
Donnie Ray Watkins, 72, of Raleigh, died Thursday May 16, 2024.
A graveside service will be Monday, May 20, 11:00 am, at Barnes Family Cemetery, 149 Polly Watson Rd, Fremont , NC 27830.
A native of Wilson County, he was the son of George Douglas Watkins and Doris Creech Watkins. After graduating from Lucama High School and Wesleyan College, Donnie spent most...
Redmond Thorne
May 10, 2024
Redmond Thurman Thorne, 90, of Elm City, died Friday, May 10, 2024.A graveside service with Military Rites will be on Tuesday, May 21, at 1:00 PM at Evergreen Memorial Park.Redmond was born in Elm City, North Carolina in 1933. He joined the US Air Force in 1951 and served in both the Korean and Vietnam Wars. After serving twenty-six years...
Gladys Walston
May 6, 2024
Stantonsburg – Gladys Morgan Walston, 84, of the Lindell Community, died Monday, May 6, 2024. Funeral, Thursday, 3:00 PM at Wilson Memorial Service, with a time of visiting and sharing beginning at 2:00 PM. Burial, Walstonsburg Cemetery beside her husband, Seth Walston, Jr., who died in June, 2016.
She is survived by a large family and many friends.
Memorials are suggested to Stantonsburg...
Pat Stronach
May 2, 2024
Patricia Arnold Stronach, 79, of Wilson, died Thursday, May 2, 2024.
Funeral, Wednesday, 11:00 AM, St. Timothy's Episcopal Church, 202 N. Goldsboro Street, followed by a reception at the church. Interment, Maplewood Cemetery. The family will receive friends at 1606 Stronwood Drive, Tuesday, 5 - 7 PM.
She was born Patricia Jean Arnold on April 8, 1945 to Roy Hubert and Mary...
Kay Ezzelle
May 1, 2024
Kay Thompson Ezzelle, 81, of Wilson, passed away peacefully Wednesday, May 1, 2024, after a short illness.
A graveside service will be held at Maplewood Cemetery on Saturday, May 18, at 11:00 am.
Kay was born to John Richard and Alma Deans Thompson in October of 1942 and was raised in the Green Pond community of Nash County. Kay attended Bailey High...
Argie Lancaster
May 1, 2024
Mary Argie Lancaster, age 91, of Pikeville, North Carolina, passed away Wednesday, May 1st, 2024, at UNC Health Wayne Hospital. She passed away peacefully and woke up in the arms of her Savior.
Funeral service will be held Sunday, 5:00 PM at Wilson Memorial Service, with visitation beginning at 4:00 PM. Interment, Monday, 10:00 AM at Elmwood Cemetery, Fremont.
Mary Argie was...
Ashley Patterson
Apr 29, 2024
Ashley Blackshear Patterson, 58, of Wison, died Monday, April 29, 2024.
Funeral, Wednesday, May 1, 3:30 PM, at Maplewood Cemetery followed by visitation.
Ashley was a loving wife, sister, and daughter.
She is survived by her husband Joel Patterson; sister, Nancy Davis (Andy) of Wake Forest; niece, Katherine Quinn (Nolan) of Wake Forest; mother-in-law, Barbara Patterson of Stantonsburg.
Ashley was preceded in death by...
Dale Crabtree
Apr 27, 2024
Dale Crabtree, 80, of Elm City, died Saturday, April 27, 2024.
Funeral, Thursday, 11:00 AM, at Peace Church followed by visitation.
Dale was a family man and took great pride in providing for his wife, children, and extended family. He loved playing golf for many years and loved getting into his woodworking shop and creating yard décor. Church was a big part...
Ed Ellis
Apr 26, 2024
Herbert Edward (“Ed”) Ellis, Jr., 78, of Winterville, NC, formerly of Elm City, passed away at ECU Health Medical Center on Friday, April 26, 2024.
His funeral will be a graveside service at the mausoleum in Evergreen Memorial Park in Wilson, NC, on Tuesday, April 30, at 2:00 p.m. Visitation with the family will follow the service.
On May 16, 1945,...
George Webb
Apr 22, 2024
George William “Spider” Webb, 99, of the New Hope community, died Monday, April 22, 2024.
Funeral, Thursday, 11:00 AM, Wilson Memorial Service, with a time of visiting and sharing beginning an hour before the service. Burial will be in Cedar Grove Cemetery, Elm City, beside his wife, Evelyn Braswell Webb, who died in May 2019.
He was preceded in death by...
Anita Kyles
Apr 18, 2024
Anita Turlington Kyles, 82, of Sanford, passed away on April 18, 2024. She was surrounded by her daughters, Tracey and Eleanor, and her son-in-law Matt. She was born in Fremont, North Carolina on July 24, 1941 to Oscar Eli and Evelyn Hooks Turlington.
Anita was preceded in death by her husband, Alan Lindsey Kyles in September 2023; parents; sisters, Ebbie Mooring...
Peggy Hooks
Apr 16, 2024
Peggy Britt Hooks, 84, of Wilson, died Tuesday, April 16, 2024.Funeral, Thursday, 7:00 PM, at Wilson Memorial Service, followed by visitation. Interment, Friday, 2:00 PM, Evergreen Memorial Park.
Peggy was preceded in death by her husband Simon Hooks in 2010; parents, Estelle and Lawrence Britt; brother, Charles Ray "Charlie" Britt.
She is survived by her daughter, Susan Lucas (Tim) of Wilson; son,...
Shannon Phillips
Apr 14, 2024
Shannon Renee Phillips, 51, died April 14, 2024, at her home.
Visitation, Saturday, April 20, 12:30 PM, at Wilson Memorial Service followed by graveside service at 2:00 PM at Evergreen Memorial Park.Shannon is survived by her son, Jacob Huffman; parents, Suzanne and David Phillips; aunt, Diane James (Tyler); uncle, Jimmy Phillips; cousins, Lisa Shehan (Warren), Leigh Ann Holland (Brandon), Matthew...
Pam Boyette
Apr 13, 2024
Pamela Jo Boyette, 53, of Wilson, died April 13, 2024.Memorial Service, Sunday, 2:00 PM at Wilson Memorial Service.Pam is survived by her sons, Stormin Wade Pope and Darius Ki Boyette; daughters, Kayla Jo Boyette and Jasmin Rae Yarborough; brothers, Royce Jordan Boyette, Jr. and Robert Allen Boyette; husband, Sandy Ray Yarborough; and childhood friend and sister, Mary Gray Finch.She was...
Larry Thompson
Apr 10, 2024
Lawrence Grimes “Larry” Thompson, 80, of Wilson, died peacefully in Duke Hospice on Wednesday, April 10, 2024.
A graveside service will be on Sunday, April 14, 2:00 PM, at Maplewood Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the home on Saturday, 4:00 - 6:00 PM.
The ultimate Tarheel found a soft place in his heart for the heroic Duke team that...
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Ashley McKeel
Jun 1, 2024
Ashley Elmer McKeel, 99, of Saratoga, died Saturday, June 1, 2024.
A graveside service will be Wednesday, 12:00 Noon, at Good News Church Cemetery, 6990 News Church Rd, Stantonsburg.
Mr. McKeel was a farmer and caretaker for many years and enjoyed talking politics to anyone who would listen.
He is survived by his sons, Mike McKeel (Belinda) of Greenville, Glenn McKeel (Jessica) of...
Christine Simpson
May 31, 2024
Christine Lewis Simpson, 90, of Wilson, died Friday, May 31, 2024.
Funeral, Wednesday, 11:00 AM, Evergreen Memorial Park, conducted by Gideon Rudy Stevens.
Mrs. Simpson was preceded in death by her husband, Luther Willis “Bill” Simpson in 2016; son, Charles Simpson in 2019; parents, Christopher and Flossie Lane Lewis of Wayne County.
Surviving is her daughter, Kathy Simpson of Wilson; grandchildren, Charlie...
Henry Futrell
May 31, 2024
Charles Henry Futrell, 89, of Wilson, died Friday, May 31, 2024.
Funeral, Tuesday, 10:00 AM, Elmwood Cemetery (Old Section), Fremont.
He was preceded in death by his first wife, Bobbie Bass Futrell; parents, Charles and Louise Peedin Futrell of Wilson County.
Henry was an avid golfer having won 12 Senior Golf Championships with the last being at age 83. He served in the...
Vann Jones
May 28, 2024
Walter Vann Jones, 82, of Wilson, died Tuesday, May 28, 2024.
A service will be held for and at the convenience of the family. Those who wish to pay their respects may visit Wilson Memorial Service until 5:00 PM Friday.
He was preceded in death by his parents Walter Lee Jones, Jr. and Allie Britt Jones.
Vann is survived by numerous cousins.
Arrangements by...
Charles Benfield
May 19, 2024
Mr. Charles Ashford Benfield, 81, of Cary, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 19 surrounded by family and holding his cherished daughter’s hand.
Funeral, Thursday, 11:00 AM, at Wilson Memorial Service followed by visitation.
Charlie was born and raised in New Bern, North Carolina. He graduated from then East Carolina College with a degree in business administration (B.S) in 1964. He went on...
Donnie Watkins
May 16, 2024
Donnie Ray Watkins, 72, of Raleigh, died Thursday May 16, 2024.
A graveside service will be Monday, May 20, 11:00 am, at Barnes Family Cemetery, 149 Polly Watson Rd, Fremont , NC 27830.
A native of Wilson County, he was the son of George Douglas Watkins and Doris Creech Watkins. After graduating from Lucama High School and Wesleyan College, Donnie spent most...
Redmond Thorne
May 10, 2024
Redmond Thurman Thorne, 90, of Elm City, died Friday, May 10, 2024.A graveside service with Military Rites will be on Tuesday, May 21, at 1:00 PM at Evergreen Memorial Park.Redmond was born in Elm City, North Carolina in 1933. He joined the US Air Force in 1951 and served in both the Korean and Vietnam Wars. After serving twenty-six years...
Gladys Walston
May 6, 2024
Stantonsburg – Gladys Morgan Walston, 84, of the Lindell Community, died Monday, May 6, 2024. Funeral, Thursday, 3:00 PM at Wilson Memorial Service, with a time of visiting and sharing beginning at 2:00 PM. Burial, Walstonsburg Cemetery beside her husband, Seth Walston, Jr., who died in June, 2016.
She is survived by a large family and many friends.
Memorials are suggested to Stantonsburg...
Pat Stronach
May 2, 2024
Patricia Arnold Stronach, 79, of Wilson, died Thursday, May 2, 2024.
Funeral, Wednesday, 11:00 AM, St. Timothy's Episcopal Church, 202 N. Goldsboro Street, followed by a reception at the church. Interment, Maplewood Cemetery. The family will receive friends at 1606 Stronwood Drive, Tuesday, 5 - 7 PM.
She was born Patricia Jean Arnold on April 8, 1945 to Roy Hubert and Mary...
Kay Ezzelle
May 1, 2024
Kay Thompson Ezzelle, 81, of Wilson, passed away peacefully Wednesday, May 1, 2024, after a short illness.
A graveside service will be held at Maplewood Cemetery on Saturday, May 18, at 11:00 am.
Kay was born to John Richard and Alma Deans Thompson in October of 1942 and was raised in the Green Pond community of Nash County. Kay attended Bailey High...
Argie Lancaster
May 1, 2024
Mary Argie Lancaster, age 91, of Pikeville, North Carolina, passed away Wednesday, May 1st, 2024, at UNC Health Wayne Hospital. She passed away peacefully and woke up in the arms of her Savior.
Funeral service will be held Sunday, 5:00 PM at Wilson Memorial Service, with visitation beginning at 4:00 PM. Interment, Monday, 10:00 AM at Elmwood Cemetery, Fremont.
Mary Argie was...
Ashley Patterson
Apr 29, 2024
Ashley Blackshear Patterson, 58, of Wison, died Monday, April 29, 2024.
Funeral, Wednesday, May 1, 3:30 PM, at Maplewood Cemetery followed by visitation.
Ashley was a loving wife, sister, and daughter.
She is survived by her husband Joel Patterson; sister, Nancy Davis (Andy) of Wake Forest; niece, Katherine Quinn (Nolan) of Wake Forest; mother-in-law, Barbara Patterson of Stantonsburg.
Ashley was preceded in death by...
Dale Crabtree
Apr 27, 2024
Dale Crabtree, 80, of Elm City, died Saturday, April 27, 2024.
Funeral, Thursday, 11:00 AM, at Peace Church followed by visitation.
Dale was a family man and took great pride in providing for his wife, children, and extended family. He loved playing golf for many years and loved getting into his woodworking shop and creating yard décor. Church was a big part...
Ed Ellis
Apr 26, 2024
Herbert Edward (“Ed”) Ellis, Jr., 78, of Winterville, NC, formerly of Elm City, passed away at ECU Health Medical Center on Friday, April 26, 2024.
His funeral will be a graveside service at the mausoleum in Evergreen Memorial Park in Wilson, NC, on Tuesday, April 30, at 2:00 p.m. Visitation with the family will follow the service.
On May 16, 1945,...
George Webb
Apr 22, 2024
George William “Spider” Webb, 99, of the New Hope community, died Monday, April 22, 2024.
Funeral, Thursday, 11:00 AM, Wilson Memorial Service, with a time of visiting and sharing beginning an hour before the service. Burial will be in Cedar Grove Cemetery, Elm City, beside his wife, Evelyn Braswell Webb, who died in May 2019.
He was preceded in death by...
Anita Kyles
Apr 18, 2024
Anita Turlington Kyles, 82, of Sanford, passed away on April 18, 2024. She was surrounded by her daughters, Tracey and Eleanor, and her son-in-law Matt. She was born in Fremont, North Carolina on July 24, 1941 to Oscar Eli and Evelyn Hooks Turlington.
Anita was preceded in death by her husband, Alan Lindsey Kyles in September 2023; parents; sisters, Ebbie Mooring...
Peggy Hooks
Apr 16, 2024
Peggy Britt Hooks, 84, of Wilson, died Tuesday, April 16, 2024.Funeral, Thursday, 7:00 PM, at Wilson Memorial Service, followed by visitation. Interment, Friday, 2:00 PM, Evergreen Memorial Park.
Peggy was preceded in death by her husband Simon Hooks in 2010; parents, Estelle and Lawrence Britt; brother, Charles Ray "Charlie" Britt.
She is survived by her daughter, Susan Lucas (Tim) of Wilson; son,...
Shannon Phillips
Apr 14, 2024
Shannon Renee Phillips, 51, died April 14, 2024, at her home.
Visitation, Saturday, April 20, 12:30 PM, at Wilson Memorial Service followed by graveside service at 2:00 PM at Evergreen Memorial Park.Shannon is survived by her son, Jacob Huffman; parents, Suzanne and David Phillips; aunt, Diane James (Tyler); uncle, Jimmy Phillips; cousins, Lisa Shehan (Warren), Leigh Ann Holland (Brandon), Matthew...
Pam Boyette
Apr 13, 2024
Pamela Jo Boyette, 53, of Wilson, died April 13, 2024.Memorial Service, Sunday, 2:00 PM at Wilson Memorial Service.Pam is survived by her sons, Stormin Wade Pope and Darius Ki Boyette; daughters, Kayla Jo Boyette and Jasmin Rae Yarborough; brothers, Royce Jordan Boyette, Jr. and Robert Allen Boyette; husband, Sandy Ray Yarborough; and childhood friend and sister, Mary Gray Finch.She was...
Larry Thompson
Apr 10, 2024
Lawrence Grimes “Larry” Thompson, 80, of Wilson, died peacefully in Duke Hospice on Wednesday, April 10, 2024.
A graveside service will be on Sunday, April 14, 2:00 PM, at Maplewood Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the home on Saturday, 4:00 - 6:00 PM.
The ultimate Tarheel found a soft place in his heart for the heroic Duke team that...
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